Indian Air Force 48 Core OFC Digging, Laying & HDPE Conduit Installation Tender West Delhi 2025

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for the procurement services related to digging, laying, and complete installation of a 48 core optical fibre cable (OFC) with HDPE conduit in West Delhi, Delhi 110008. The project scope covers trenching and installation work as part of the communication backbone expansion. The estimated value is not disclosed, but the bid carries an EMD of ₹50,000. A key bid term allows a quantity/duration adjustment up to 25% at contract issuance or within the contract, with bidders obligated to accept revised scope. The tender emphasizes authorized OEM participation, service support, and mandatory documentation. This procurement is targeted at qualified contractors capable of civil and cable-laying execution within the capital region. The unique requirement is the full installation of OFC with HDPE conduit within the specified West Delhi corridor, under Air Force oversight. This is a formal government procurement opportunity requiring compliance with AtC and Corrigendum, with structured EMD and post-award performance considerations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Digging, laying, and installation of 48 core OFC with HDPE conduit in West Delhi region.
• Location: West Delhi, Delhi - 110008.
• Scope detail: Civil works (trenching), conduit installation, cable lay, and jointing/termination as per project plan.
• EMD: ₹50,000 (sought via bank DD or Banker’s Cheque, payable to Air Force Public Fund Account Basant Nagar, New Delhi).
• Bid conditions: Quantity/duration adjustment up to 25%; exclusive OEM authorization where applicable; mandatory certificates and service support details; ensure hardcopy EMD delivery within 5 days of bid end/opening.
• Documentation flow: EMD payment proof with bid, and delivery of hardcopy within 5 days; vendor is responsible for updating escalation and toll-free support matrix.
• Additional points: Ensure compliance with bid terms and any AtC/Corrigendum; non-obsolete equipment requirement is implied by other tender terms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹50,000 via DD/Banker’s Cheque to Air Force Public Fund Account Basant Nagar, New Delhi (proof required).
• Variation clause: Contract quantity/duration may be increased up to 25% at issue; post-issue same limit applies.
• Authorization: OEM authorization form required for authorized distributors/service providers including full details.
• Certification/docs: Upload required certificates/docs; non-submission may lead to rejection.
• Service support: Dedicated toll-free number and escalation matrix must be provided.
• Payment terms: Not explicitly stated; payment terms will follow standard Air Force procurement norms after delivery/acceptance.
• Delivery/completion: Not explicitly defined; bidders should assume site work within standard government project timelines and provide delivery milestones in technical bid.
• Submission: Hardcopy EMD within 5 days of bid end/opening; scanned EMD proof uploaded with bid.